Background info on Ghana:
- First sub-Saharan country in colonial Africa to gain its independence
- Democracy with full and fair elections
- 2007 is Ghana’s Golden Jubilee celebration of fifty years of independence
- Well endowed with natural resources, Ghana has twice the per capita output of the poorer countries in West Africa
- The domestic economy revolves around subsistence agriculture, which accounts for 50% of GDP and employs 85% of the work force, mainly small landholders
Image from a typical EWE village.
The courtyard of a coastal Ghana holding prison or “slave castle”, built in 1480 for Africans awaiting transport to the Americas.
All slaves brought to a castle were put into a windowless dungeon down a hole underground. The only way in or out was through this trap door and hole. The pit is pitch dark when the trap door is closed.
Hi, Baraka!
That’s so great that you’re in Ghana! I look forward to your pictures and your words!
-Tomkin
I will be adding to this blog soon…
I have met many good people so far and have experienced much in such a little time…
Will report back soon!
Peace,
Baraka
I have entered the blog……..Thank you for taking this time…you are an inspiration